Best Schools in Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Harlem, Manhattan, NY has a total of 58 schools including 17 high schools, 4 middle schools and 30 elementary schools. A total of 24,675 students attend Harlem, Manhattan, NY schools. On average, schools in Harlem score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Harlem greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Harlem, Manhattan, NY has 17 high schools with 8,581 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Harlem score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Harlem greatly exceed expectations.
1. Democracy Preparatory Charter School
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Democracy Preparatory Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 603 Students
2. Midwood High School
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4062 Students
3. Frederick Douglass Academy
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 815 Students
4. Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
5. Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 479 Students
6. Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Harlem
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 210 Students
7. Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts
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New York City Geographic District # 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 353 Students
8. Capital Preparatory (cp) Harlem Charter School
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Capital Preparatory (cp) Harlem Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 367 Students
9. Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students
10. Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School
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New York City Geographic District # 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 324 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Harlem, Manhattan, NY has 4 middle schools with 737 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Harlem score 74% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Harlem greatly exceed expectations.
1. Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Vi
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 Students
3. Mott Hall Bridges Academy
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New York City Geographic District #23 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students
4. St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School
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St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Harlem, Manhattan, NY has 30 elementary schools with 8,632 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Harlem score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Harlem greatly exceed expectations.
1. Brooklyn School Of Inquiry
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 474 Students
2. Active Learning Elementary School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 438 Students
3. Ps 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 185 Students
4. Ps 133 Fred R Moore
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 185 Students
5. Stem Institute Of Manhattan
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New York City Geographic District # 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 103 Students
6. Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
7. Ps 76 A Phillip Randolph
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New York City Geographic District # 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 308 Students
8. Ps 197 John B Russwurm
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
9. Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 493 Students
10. Ps 154 Harriet Tubman
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harlem, Manhattan, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harlem, Manhattan, NY has a total population of 141,691 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harlem, Manhattan, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Harlem, Manhattan, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harlem, Manhattan, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harlem, Manhattan, NY.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Harlem, Manhattan, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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